I know this is probably the worst thing you can do but when i used to gill-net, we handled cod, pollock and haddock with your middle finger in their eye and your thumb under their jaw. I still grab blues in the eyes and if I know I'm bringing some striped dinner on board, i always go for the eyes. Its just such a nice easy way to throw them around. I do catch myself doing it on occasion with other stripers though I try to remember not too.
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